Post by mbcr on Feb 18, 2009 8:44:40 GMT 12
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a well balanced, muscular and massive dog with a powerful build. The Dogue's size should come mostly from width and musculature, rather than height. The breed is set somewhat low to the ground and not tall like the English Mastiff. The body of the Dogue de Bordeaux is thick-set, with a short, straight top-line and a gentle rounded croup. The front legs should be straight and heavy-boned. The straight tail begins thickly at the base and then tapers to a point at the end. It should not reach lower than the hocks. The tail is thick at the base and tapers to the tip and is set and carried low. The breed is to be presented in a completely natural condition with intact ears, tail and natural dewclaws. It should be evaluated equally for correctness in conformation, temperament, movement and overall structural soundness.
Head
The massive head of the Dogue de Bordeaux is a crucial breed characteristic. The Dogue de Bordeaux is claimed to have, proportionally, the largest head in the canine world. For males the circumference of the head, measured at the widest point of the skull, is roughly equal to the dog's height at the withers (shoulders). For females, the measured circumference may be slightly less. When viewed from the front or from above, the head of the Dogue forms a trapezoid shape with the longer top-line of the skull, and the shorter line of the underjaw, forming the parallel sides of the trapezoid. The jaw is undershot and powerful. The Dogue should always have a black or red mask that can be distinguished from the rest of the coat around and under the nose, including the lips and eye rims. The muzzle should be at most 1/3 the total length of the head and no shorter than 1/4 the length of the head, the ideal being between the two extremes. The upper lips hang thickly down over the lower jaw. The skin on the neck is loose, forming a noticeable dewlap, but should not be excessive like that of a Neapolitan Mastiff. Small pendant ears top the head, but should not be long and houndy.
Coat
The standard specifies a coat that is 'short, fine and soft to the touch'. The short soft coat comes in shades of fawn (light red) to mahogany (deep ultra red) with a black, brown or red mask. White markings are allowed on the tips of the toes and on the chest, but white on any other part of the body is a fault, and a disqualifying one if the pigmentation goes beyond the neck.
Litter size
As with any breed, litter sizes may vary from pregnant dog to pregnant dog, on average litters are usually between five and eight pups.
Life span
As with other Molossers the Dogue de Bordeaux is not an overly long lived dog, their life-span is, on average, between 6 and 10 years of age; although specimens of up to 15 years have been recorded.
Temperament
The Dogue has an even temperament, and is extremely loyal and devoted to his master and family. Dogue de Bordeaux is gifted for guarding, which he assumes with vigilance and great courage but without aggressiveness. He is a very good companion, being attached to and affectionate toward his master and family. He is calm and balanced with a high stimulus threshold.
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Head
The massive head of the Dogue de Bordeaux is a crucial breed characteristic. The Dogue de Bordeaux is claimed to have, proportionally, the largest head in the canine world. For males the circumference of the head, measured at the widest point of the skull, is roughly equal to the dog's height at the withers (shoulders). For females, the measured circumference may be slightly less. When viewed from the front or from above, the head of the Dogue forms a trapezoid shape with the longer top-line of the skull, and the shorter line of the underjaw, forming the parallel sides of the trapezoid. The jaw is undershot and powerful. The Dogue should always have a black or red mask that can be distinguished from the rest of the coat around and under the nose, including the lips and eye rims. The muzzle should be at most 1/3 the total length of the head and no shorter than 1/4 the length of the head, the ideal being between the two extremes. The upper lips hang thickly down over the lower jaw. The skin on the neck is loose, forming a noticeable dewlap, but should not be excessive like that of a Neapolitan Mastiff. Small pendant ears top the head, but should not be long and houndy.
Coat
The standard specifies a coat that is 'short, fine and soft to the touch'. The short soft coat comes in shades of fawn (light red) to mahogany (deep ultra red) with a black, brown or red mask. White markings are allowed on the tips of the toes and on the chest, but white on any other part of the body is a fault, and a disqualifying one if the pigmentation goes beyond the neck.
Litter size
As with any breed, litter sizes may vary from pregnant dog to pregnant dog, on average litters are usually between five and eight pups.
Life span
As with other Molossers the Dogue de Bordeaux is not an overly long lived dog, their life-span is, on average, between 6 and 10 years of age; although specimens of up to 15 years have been recorded.
Temperament
The Dogue has an even temperament, and is extremely loyal and devoted to his master and family. Dogue de Bordeaux is gifted for guarding, which he assumes with vigilance and great courage but without aggressiveness. He is a very good companion, being attached to and affectionate toward his master and family. He is calm and balanced with a high stimulus threshold.
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